Adam Jamal Craig

Looking into the NCISfanatic crystal ball, we see a grim future for fans of Dominic Vail (Adam J Craig) on NCIS: Los Angeles who were hoping for his safe (and permanent) return. Our first hint of a sad and permanent demise for Dominic Vail can be seen on the CBS Teaser Video for the upcoming May 4th episode:

"AND WHEN IT'S ALL OVER... ONE OF THESE HEROES... WILL FALL."

Behind the ominous bold graphics of the teaser video we see glimpses of Kensi Blye (Daniela Ruah), Tech Operator Eric Beal (Barrett Foa), Dominic Vail (Adam J Craig), G. Callen (Chris O'Donnell), Sam Hanna (LL COOL J) and Henrietta "Hetty" Lange (Linda Hunt). We know from the tradition of the original NCIS, when a character is written out of the show, they die, forever ending the possibility of their return. NCIS: Los Angeles is obviously bringing Dom back for 'closure' and for just long enough to kill him off.

CBS ENTERTAINMENT RELEASES — 04.22.2010 — "Found"

"Found" - The NCIS team races to save one of their own when they receive video evidence of Special Agent Dominic Vail being held hostage months after he was kidnapped, on NCIS: LOS ANGELES, Tuesday, May 4 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Source: CBS Entertainment Releases

NCIS: Los Angeles has been on the air for only five months and we fans are disappointed that you have chosen to remove original cast member Adam Jamal Craig (Dom) from the series. The signatures on this petition are from fans of the NCIS: Los Angeles television series that enjoyed having Dominic Vail (Adam Craig) as a character on the series. Each signature on this petition is from a loyal fan asking that you please return Adam to the series as soon as possible.

NCIS: Los Angeles has been on the air for only five months and we fans are disappointed that you have chosen to remove original cast member Adam Jamal Craig (Dom) from the series. The signatures on this petition are from fans of the NCIS: Los Angeles television series that enjoyed having Dominic Vail (Adam Craig) as a character on the series. Each signature on this petition is from a loyal fan asking that you please return Adam to the series as soon as possible.

Hello everybody. I’ve been extra quiet RE: Dominic Vail’s (no “e”) missing status on the show mostly because I don’t want to tip the cards or insinuate if he lives or dies; comes back or stays away. To give that secret away would be very bad for me, the actor. What I can say is that it’s been a joy working on the show, and ultimately for you, the viewers. It’s been nice receiving all the positive comments, emails, and letters wishing for his return as well as the critiques from less than appreciative folks . You can be sure that the things you guys say on the boards DO make it back to the producers/networks. They want to make a great product and the forums are a great tool. That being said… Let’s all hope for a Dom’s safety, I know I will be . You never know what Mr. Brennan has up his sleeve.

"I didn't know it was going to happen; I was surprised,"Daniela Ruah tells TVGuide.com. "But just like on the original NCIS, you never know who's going to stay and who's going to go. For the audience, it's crazy and keeps people hooked on. For [the cast], it can be a little scary here and there."

WARNING: Stop reading if you have yet to watch last night’s NCIS: LA. Everyone else, onward and downward…

NCIS: Los Angeles has been on the air for just five months and already it’s undergoing its first major shake-up: Original castmember Adam Jamal Craig is leaving the hit procedural. But when? Last night’s powerful episode — which revolved around the abduction of Craig’s special agent, Dom Vaile — left the character’s fate very much up in the air. Is Dom dead? Will his kidnapping remain an unsolved mystery? Why was Craig written out? In this exclusive interview, executive producer Shane Brennan clears the air on all of the above and more…

Adam Jamal Craigas Dominic Vail

Biography from CBS.com

In his spare time, Craig enjoys physical computing/hacking, which is making electronic devices, or using pre-existing devices in a way that they were not originally intended (i.e. turning an old VCR into an automatic cat feeder). Craig’s passion for computer technology began when he was a youngster. At the age of 12, he was kicked off AOL for hacking. Currently, he owns a computer consulting company called HyperNerd Inc.